85 Ford Street, Hamden, CT 06517
OFF MARKET

85 Ford Street
Hamden, CT 06517

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,680 sqft

$377,000

Trulia Estimate
as of May 23, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,646/mo*
Refinance Your Home

$377,000

Trulia Estimate
as of May 23, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,646/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,680 sqft

Local Information

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Description

Come with a vision and make this SPRING GLEN Cape your home! This property is located on a corner lot with a Lake Whitney view. Directly off large elongated living room with fireplace. Remodeled Kitchen with stainless steal built ins, full bath along with an additional room that can be considered a bedroom or home office complete the first floor. Two additional bedrooms with another full bathroom are located on second floor. Laundry area and mechanical's reside in large dry semi finished basement. This home offers endless cosmetic possibilities with a true condo like alternative. Located close to shopping centers, downtown New Haven, Yale New Haven Health and Yale University. Schedule your showing today!House is being sold as but will qualify for any type of financing. Dishwasher has not yet been hooked up and roof is at end of life. Seller is prepared to offer a credit for roof replacement on above ask offers.
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from January 04, 2024

Home Highlights

Parking
1 Car Garage
Outdoor
Yes
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 85 Ford Street

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Full,Partially Finished,ConcreteNumber of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Other
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1680 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Electric Cooktop, Oven, Convection Oven, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Freezer, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Water Heater, Electric Water HeaterDishwasherDryerLaundry: Lower LevelMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,Natural Gas,Oil,WoodHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 2Has a Fireplace
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Accessibility: Accessible Bath, Bath Grab Bars
View
Has a ViewView: Water

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltPatio / Porch: EnclosedExterior: Rain GuttersFoundation: Concrete PerimeterNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1No CarportHas a GarageHas an Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 2Parking: Attached,Garage Door Opener,Private,Asphalt
Frontage
Waterfront: Lake, Walk to WaterNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 1008 Square FeetFinished Area (below surface): 672 Square Feet

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1948
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Cape Cod
Building
Construction Materials: Vinyl SidingNot a New ConstructionDoes Not Include Home Warranty
Property Information
Parcel Number: 1135615

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $280,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Sun Nov 12 2023Possession Timing: Empty

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

Direction & Address
City: HamdenCommunity: Spring Glen
School Information
Elementary School: Spring GlenHigh School: Per Board of Ed

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1680 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: Basketball Court, Lake, Park, Playground, Private School(s), Tennis Court(s), Near Public Transport
Other
Playground

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 3049.2 sqft

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 170609882Attic: Access Via HatchWater ViewWater View: WaterAbove Grade Unfinished Area: 1008

Additional Information

Basketball CourtLakeParkPlaygroundPrivate School(s)Tennis Court(s)Near Public Transport
Last check for updates: about 5 hours ago
Listed by Christopher Meyer, (203) 627-8726
BHGRE Gaetano Marra Homes, (203) 627-8726
Bought with: Harvest Fedor, (203) 231-8683, Yellowbrick Real Estate LLC, (203) 445-6949
Source: Smart MLS, MLS#170609882

Price History for 85 Ford Street

DatePriceEventSource
12/15/2023$310,000Sold
Smart MLS #170609882
11/16/2023$280,000PendingSmart MLS #170609882
11/10/2023$280,000Listed For SaleSmart MLS #170609882
03/07/2022$205,000Sold
Smart MLS #170457131
02/05/2022$199,000ContingentSmart MLS #170457131
02/02/2022$199,000PriceChange
Smart MLS #170457131
01/25/2022$225,000PendingToActiveSmart MLS #170457131
01/24/2022$225,000ContingentSmart MLS #170457131
01/20/2022$225,000Listed For SaleSmart MLS #170457131
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$11,044
Assessment$212,870
Home facts updated by county records

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Sold Date
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$380,000
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$390,000
07/31/25
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2
1,690
163 Waite Street, Hamden, CT
0.06
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$449,900
02/13/26
3
2.5
1,458
35 Barrett Street, Hamden, CT
0.20
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$375,000
05/05/26
4
1.5
1,092
15 Edgemere Road, Hamden, CT
0.25
Single-Family Home
$417,000
07/15/25
3
1.5
1,745
1590 Whitney Avenue, Hamden, CT
0.18
Single-Family Home
$347,000
08/25/25
4
1.5
1,820
91 Gillies Road, Hamden, CT
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$449,000
10/10/25
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1.5
1,682
131 Clifford Street, Hamden, CT
0.43
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$400,000
11/20/25
3
2
1,894
140 Hawthorne Avenue, Hamden, CT
0.47
Single-Family Home
$385,000
08/14/25
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1.5
1,636
43 Quentin Street, Hamden, CT
0.49
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$355,000
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1,598

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What Locals Say about Hamden

At least 358 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 86 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 84 % Say car is needed

  • 83 % Say parking is easy

  • 77 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 73 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 71 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 66 % Say it's quiet

  • 63 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 57 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 56 % Say kids play outside

  • 55 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 54 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 52 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 50 % Say there's wildlife

  • 50 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 30 % Say there are community events

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  • Luna Najera
    "It’s a dog friendly neighborhood. Many dogs and their humans can be seen walking the streets. People usually clean after them, though sometimes not."
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    "Lots of sidewalks and street lights, however crime at night is a problem especially if you are a woman."
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    "Great access to public transport and very quiet areas. Everything is closed by like gym, groceries store. Very peaceful "
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    "It’s quiet and friendly people a loud of stores around a lot of dogs a lot of restaurants around also "
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    "There are many families around here and activities for kids. You should have a car because is not easy get a bus "
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  • Domoniqueroberts1985
    "It’s quite everyone stays to themselves I’m close to a lot of stores the bus line is right here it’s a lot of restaurants also"
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  • Jim Blanchard
    "There are two churches at each end of the street. They serve meals to less fortunate people. They sell pumpkins, etc. to raise money. "
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  • Gdmd4b6ct5
    "We have no community events only thing that makes the neighborhood special is peace and friendly neighbors "
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  • Pamforsythe46
    "Great family friendly neighborhood. Parks close by. Schools are close as well. Well maintained properties. G close to highways and shopping centers."
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  • Kramnni
    "There is easy access to highways and the traffic is usually manageable. Traffic on the side roads is usually very light so it’s easy to get to highways."
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  • Coreyagordon
    ""Hamden" is a very beautiful, family oriented sleepy town. Everyone is neighborly. The neighborhoods are safe and very quiet. "
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  • David M.
    "Been in a nice quiet part of town for 6 months and everyone is friendly. Lots of dog owners and loving using the PATH"
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  • Yomiakanji
    "I don’t really care. People can walk their dogs only on a leash and pick up door waster after their dogs. "
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  • Yomiakanji
    "I self drive - do not typically use public transportation. It appears that many people use public transport though - buses are hardly ever full. "
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  • Nyiesha B.
    "Easy commute to work at Yale, and was an easy commute for my child to go to Hamden High School, Hamden Middle School, and Church Street Schools. "
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  • Charmiemsmith
    "Food truck festival twice a year, free concert series, cultural awareness calendar of events have made this an open safe space "
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  • Brianna S.
    "concerts, farmer markets and Christmas tree selling. the library is a community hub. it's family friendly. everyone knows you and you feel safe. It is also private and the neighbors are always willing to help and pitch in. It's beautiful and quiet. There are birds, deer and other wildlife. "
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  • Brandon M.
    "there are many families in Hamden they make me feel very welcomed in the areas I just love the environment of the people"
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  • Manuel S. C.
    "Block party, food festivals, kids games and adults soccer league games, every summer the city have town festivals that most of Hamden natives participate "
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  • Manuel S. C.
    "They like living in Hamden, lots of area to walk the dogs, a beautiful dog park off Skiff Avenue. The other dog lovers like myself enjoys walking our dog on sidewalks "
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  • Alicenewton151
    "Concerts in movie night cookouts meet your neighborIt’s a real good neighborhood you live in very safe environment easy to walk up to Hamden Plaza I love it"
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  • Manuel S. C.
    "Block party for Kidd’s, the fair hosted by city hall, all different sports played by different age group "
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  • Clairfink
    "professionals live here, we are rural but close enough to everything. Plus, there are horses, cows, and chickns here."
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  • Vinnythetaper
    "people walk their dogs car drive to fast on are streets all the time daybor night on a one way street "
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  • Stephen W.
    "People are often walking dogs in the area. Very pet friendly. Lots of walking routes. People are good about cleaning up as well."
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  • Clairfink
    "I have lived here for 3 decades. Our neighborhood is unique in that we are all professionals, looking out for each other."
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  • Stephen W.
    "Good diverse neighborhood that’s affordable and close to New Haven. Schools need to be redistricted to benefit all"
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  • Nairobi O.
    "Not a nice neighborhood package store in front people that don’t live in area park in front and sit in front to drink"
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  • Armando H.
    "Dog owners like to let their dogs explore and adventure. There’s plenty of space to do so in Hamden. Properties up here are big and can accommodate the desire to exist in nature while maintaining a relationship to modern amenities."
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  • k. a.
    "grew up here and raising my family here too. decent schools but good proximity to everything and everywhere"
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  • Hol C.
    "Great, well kept neighborhood. My wife and I love it here. Lots of younger families moving in. Up and coming! "
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  • Anthony H.
    "Quiet neighborhood with an easy walk to the park. Grocery, pharmacy and corner store in walking distance. Clean neighborhood and great lan care."
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  • Leyendaharley
    "Sleeping Giant Park is beautiful, friendly people, close to lots of amenities, Farmington canal trail, dog friendly"
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    "my neighborhood is 50/50 , traffic is high, neighbors are nosey but for some strange reason it's quite.. I would stay here but im too far from everything ... "
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  • Mary E.
    "Quick access to rt10 to 91 to 95s to city of New Haven for cultural purposes, interesting historical places, Yale arts, repertory theatre, long wharf theatre an Schubert theatre!"
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  • ASR
    "We’re near the border with New Haven and downtown is not too far but there’s great and easy access to highways though you’d need a car. "
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    "Only been here a short time, but all of the people I’ve met while shopping or frequenting gas stations, restaurants, post office personnel have been lovely, and go out of their way to be helpful and informative and friendly "
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    "Great area to settle down with kids. Safe to an extent. Would definitely recommend to live. Great schools and restaurants to drive to. "
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    "Nice and quiet with minimal traffic. Drive 1.5miles and have all necessary stores to shop, eat, etc."
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    "Mix neighborhood with one family homes and multi-family homes. You may see foxes and coyotes in the area."
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85 Ford Street, Hamden, CT 06517 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,680 sqft single-family home built in 1948. This property is not currently available for sale. 85 Ford Street was last sold on Dec 15, 2023 for $310,000 (11% higher than the asking price of $280,000). The current Trulia Estimate for 85 Ford Street is $377,000.